Pasco County Schools is considering closing Fox Hollow Elementary in the Port Richey area as part of its elevate 34668 proposal. The district cites declining enrollment and persistent academic struggles as primary reasons for the proposed changes. Under the plan, Fox Hollow would close after this school year, with students rezoned to Schrader Elementary, Chasco K-8, and Gulf Highlands Elementary. Gulf Highlands would be converted into an exploratory academy focused on career pathways. District officials project that enrollment across four schools in the 34668 zip code will drop by more than 1,000 students between 2023 and the 2027-28 school year. Superintendent John Legg noted that no traditional school in the area has achieved an A or B ranking in 14 years. The school board is scheduled to vote on the proposal on November 3, with potential rezoning changes taking effect next school year if approved.
Key Points:
- Enrollment at four schools in the 34668 zip code is projected to decline by more than 1,000 students from 2023 to the 2027-28 school year.
- No traditional school in the 34668 zip code has ranked an A or B status in 14 years, with six F’s and nine D’s recorded during that period.
- If approved, Fox Hollow Elementary students would be rezoned to Schrader Elementary, Chasco K-8, and Gulf Highlands Elementary.
- Gulf Highlands Elementary would become the Highlands Exploratory Academy with a focus on introducing students to potential career paths.
- The Pasco County school board is expected to vote on the elevate 34668 proposal on November 3.
